Kennett powers past Sun Valley, 35-13

KENNETT SQUARE — So, it turns out this Jordan Lardani guy is for real, and so is Kennett football. Lardani scored three touchdowns and rushed for more than 200 yards leading the Blue Demons (4-2, 1-1) to win over the Vanguards, (4-2, 2-1), shortening the list of undefeated teams remaining in the ChesMont American Division to one, Unionville. Although both Kennett and Unionville have three challenging...

Kennett drops tough decision to Rustin, 29-26

Late comeback stuns Blue Demons; state playoff hopes fade WESTTOWN — West Chester Rustin used a furious comeback in the final minutes to hold off Kennett, 29-26, in a ChesMont American Division battle, Friday night. Although stunned by the late Knights’ offensive explosion — Rustin grabbed a 29-18 lead in the final minutes — the Blue Demons (3-2, 1-1) put together a drive, capped by...

Kennett gets first loss, falls to Haverford

KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett could not overcome four turnovers and lost a tough 34-14 decision to Haverford, Saturday afternoon at home. Worse, possibly for the Blue Devils’ postseason hopes, they must travel to meet a frustrated West Chester Rustin this coming Friday night, with the Knights coming off a heartbreaking loss to rival Unionville. The 2-2 Fords used a grinding ground game and timely...

Kennett improves to 3-0

Best start since program restarted in 2006; Lardani, Jones lead offense ELVERSON — It might now have been the prettiest game ever, but Kennett used a high-powered offense to overcome a turnover-plagued game to shut out Twin Valley, 20-0 — giving the Blue Demons their first 3-0 start since restarting the school’s football program. Senior running back Jordan Lardani scored a pair of touchdowns,...

Kennett Sq. Council approves lighting amendment

Vote means lights can be installed at high school football field; neighbors may sue  By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times The Kennett Square Borough Council, by amending the borough’s zoning ordinance, appeared to clear the way for Kennett High School installing lights like these at the school’s football stadium, but neighbors are considering filing suit against the...

KCSD and residents tackle stadium lights

Borough Council could decide lighting issue Monday night By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com The fate of these lights — shown last summer as the model originally slated to be installed at Kennett High School’s football field — may be decided at Monday night’s Kennett Square Borough Council meeting. KENNETT SQUARE — During Monday night’s KCSD Board meeting, Kathy...

Kennett Middle School adopts football program

The KCSD Board has endorsed the creation of a league football team for the 7th and 8th grade levels  By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett High School football coach Scott Green scored a major touchdown for middle school athletics last Monday night with the School Board’s approval of a new football program for Kennett Middle School. His drive for middle...

Unionville dominates Kennett, 28-0

Indians clinch no. 3 seed in District 1, AAAA; Blue Demons have tough end to great season By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com Kennett's Anthony Torello had a tough time finding running room, Friday night against Unionville. EAST MARLBOROUGH — It all comes down to timing. Lousy for Kennett and just about perfect for Unionville. Playing their most complete game of the season, the Indians...

Blue Demons prepare for Unionville, eye playoffs

Coach Scott Green’s Demons are bracing for a crucial match up with football juggernaut Unionville By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Anthony Torello, seen here in action earlier this season, and Blue Demon's run game will be key if Kennett is to knock off Unionville tonight and have a chance at a postseason berth. KENNETT SQUARE — Playoff contention: a notion that was...

Kennett earns homecoming win over Octorara, 14-12

The Blue Demons fought their way to a win Saturday while also setting a KHS record. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer KennettTimes.com Kennett's Anothony Torrello battles for the ball against Octorara's Charles Cooper. The Blue Demons celebrated Homecoming 2011 by posting their fifth win — making a losing record in 2011 impossible. KENNETT SQUARE — Losers, no more. Since Kennett...